Zoom’s rebrand wants you to forget video because AI is the cool new thing

Key Takeaways Zoom rebrands as Zoom Communications Inc. to reflect a new direction powered by AI. Zoom’s AI Companion will assist users by handling mundane tasks to increase productivity. The brand aims to evolve to keep up with competition by integrating AI into its services. Calls and text used to be enough. But there are…

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Google wants to clean up your lock screen, and it could do so as soon as March

Key Takeaways Google is working on a new feature called ‘Lock screen notification minimalism’ to declutter your Android device’s lock screen. This feature will minimize the size of notifications on the lock screen, allowing for a cleaner and less cluttered look. The feature is expected to be part of a future Android release. It could…

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Google’s market share stays surprisingly high after hot Pixel 9 sales start

Key Takeaways Pixel 9 series drives Google’s strong sales, indicating the brand’s growing popularity. Market share gains, although based on web data, suggest Google hitting around 12%. Apple and Samsung may need to innovate as Google’s Pixel success creates competition. Google is having a banner year for its Pixel phones as more people are buying…

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How to record calls on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Recording phone calls can help recall important details for various situations, like relaying info for directions and contacts. Samsung offers a built-in call-recording function. Whether you use the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or one of our favorite Samsung phones, you can record calls without using third-party software. However, the downside is that you can…

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Huawei moves away from Android with new Mate 70 series

Key Takeaways Huawei launches Mate 70 series with HarmonyOS Next, aiming for 100,000 native apps in 2025. Mate 70 models feature Kirin 9100 chipset, priced lower than iPhone 16 in China. Huawei’s move to HarmonyOS could bring more competition to smartphone software, challenging Android and iOS dominance. Huawei HarmonyOS Next, the company’s Google-free alternative to…

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Will VR ever take off? 30 years since the first headset, it’s still not there yet

Virtual reality has been close to mainstream adoption for decades, yet it remains a niche technology. While promising developments and incremental improvements continue, the game-changing app that will propel VR into every home remains elusive despite the efforts of tech giants like Meta, Google, and Apple. History is littered with VR failures, from the early…

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